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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 651.24 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 651.24 and 271.98 is: 407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 651.24 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/651.24 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 651.24 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 177,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,124.26/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.13

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